35 most awful moments in sports

35 awful moments in sports:

1. **The Munich Olympics Massacre (1972):** A tragic terrorist attack that took the lives of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches.

2. **Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan Scandal (1994):** Figure skater Tonya Harding's involvement in an attack on her competitor Nancy Kerrigan prior to the Winter Olympics.

3. **The Malice at the Palace (2004):** A brawl between NBA players and fans during a game, resulting in suspensions and a tarnished image for the league.

4. **Zinedine Zidane's Headbutt (2006):** During the FIFA World Cup final, Zidane headbutted an opponent, earning a red card in his last professional match.

5. **Ben Johnson's Doping Scandal (1988):** Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson's disqualification from the Seoul Olympics after testing positive for steroids.

6. **The Black Sox Scandal (1919):** Eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the World Series for financial gain.

7. **The Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal:** The revelation that cyclist Lance Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career, leading to his disqualification from Tour de France wins.

8. **Monica Seles Stabbing (1993):** Tennis player Monica Seles was stabbed by a deranged fan during a match, leading to her withdrawal from the sport for a period.

9. **The Heysel Stadium Disaster (1985):** A tragedy at the European Cup Final where 39 people died due to hooliganism and a stadium collapse.

10. **The Banning of South Africa from International Sports (1960-1991):** Apartheid policies led to South Africa's isolation from international sports for over 30 years.

These are just a few examples of the many unfortunate and awful moments that have occurred in the world of sports. Each of these events had a significant impact on the athletes, teams, and the sports themselves.